Cookie Policy

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Austrian data protection legislation

Version 1.0 — June 2026

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gladius GmbH uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://www.gladius.at/ (the "Website").

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we process personal data submitted through the Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on a user's device when visiting a website. They enable websites to function properly, improve user experience, maintain security, and provide information about website usage.

Cookies may be either:

Session cookies, which are deleted when the browser is closed; or

Persistent cookies, which remain on the device for a specified period or until manually deleted.

3. Cookies Used on This Website

The Website is hosted on the Squarespace platform. Squarespace may place certain cookies that are necessary for the operation, security, and performance of the Website.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Website to function correctly and cannot be disabled through the Website.

Such cookies may be used for purposes including:

• Maintaining security and preventing abuse;

• Supporting website functionality;

• Remembering cookie preferences;

• Ensuring proper page delivery and performance;

• Facilitating contact form submissions.

The legal basis for the use of strictly necessary cookies is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, reflecting the Controller's legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Where analytics tools are enabled, cookies may be used to collect aggregated information regarding the use of the Website, including:

• Number of visitors;

• Visited pages;

• Traffic sources;

• General usage patterns.

Analytics cookies will only be activated where required consent has been obtained through the Website's cookie banner.

The legal basis for such processing is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

4. Information Collected Through Contact Forms

The Website's contact form may collect the following information voluntarily provided by users:

• Timestamp of submission;

• Full name;

• Organisation;

• Professional role;

• E-mail address;

• Message content;

• Records of consent provided through the Website.

This information is not collected through cookies but through the direct submission of forms by users and is governed by the Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

At present, the Website does not use advertising networks, behavioural tracking technologies, or third-party marketing cookies.

Should social media integrations, analytics services, or other third-party technologies be introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.

6. Managing Cookies

Users may manage or delete cookies through their browser settings.

Most browsers allow users to:

• View stored cookies;

• Delete cookies;

• Block cookies entirely;

• Configure cookie preferences for specific websites.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

7. Changes to This Policy

Gladius GmbH reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, Website functionality, or the technologies used.

Any updated version will be published on the Website together with the date of the latest revision.

8. Contact

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

Gladius GmbH

E-mail: [privacy@gladius.at](mailto:privacy@gladius.at)

Website: https://www.gladius.at/

Last updated: June 2026